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As the holiday season approaches, we look for those perfect presents for our loved ones. Parents cannot wait to capture the never ending smiles on their children’s faces as they come into the living room to open their gifts. People decorate their homes to create a winter wonderland. Unfortu...

“God knows best.” “Focus on the children you DO have.” “At least it was early on in the pregnancy.” “Maybe it was not meant to be.” “You need to let go, and get over it.” “You can always try again.” “Take it as a sign.” These are some of the things that well intentione...

To my Dear Readers, A few newsletters ago, I wrote on the Gifts of Psychotherapy from the depths of my heart. It’s an article for you to contemplate on the complex processes of psychotherapy, for introspection of your emotions and relational experiences. In writing poems, I pondered on a sim...

“It’s hard. It’s uncomfortable. I never know what to do or say.” I was sitting in a café talking with a friend. He had just shared an incident that had happened at work involving two people of different identities. He felt badly that he froze up when witnessing a racist comment in the co...

As I write this article, I contemplate and reflect on the many clients whom I have had the great fortune of working with over the years. Among all of my clients, there was one that stuck out, Mrs. D. I remember Mrs. D very clearly, who I met shortly after joining Beverly Therapists in private...

Navigating life in a society that is moving non-stop can be exhausting, draining, overwhelming and hard to balance. Deadlines at work are approaching, the kids have to prepare for their school recital, you have to get your parent to their doctor’s appointment, it’s time for the bills to be ba...

It is said the the buddha teaches one thing, suffering and the end of suffering (Salzberg). Although, the Buddhist concept of suffering is not limited only to trauma, it is helpful in understanding how our relationship with trauma creates suffering. Mark Epstein is a Buddhist scholar and psychoth...

April is a time when we look for the signs of spring. We know that the dead overgrowth of winter will yield to new life. Our lives can mimic nature. We go through cycles of death and rebirth at various points in our lives. On a small scale, we say good-bye to fellow students when […]

How do we persevere in the midst of trials and tribulations? How do we maintain a sense of balance in the midst of chaos? Perceived trials and tribulations can come in all forms and range from child birth, illness, marriage, death, divorce, attending college, starting a new job, transitioning...

Legend says that when you can’t sleep at night, it is because you are awake in someone else’s dreams. Although that is a charming tale, experiencing temporary or ongoing changes in sleep can take a toll on your ability to enjoy life and feel your best. This year’s Sleep Awareness Week i...

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